Question 1

A key skill that an event planner who wants to work with charity or fundraising events must have is: 
• the ability to plan the event based on a set and limited budget 
• the ability to create extravagant and expensive themed events 
• the ability to market the event online 
• certification as an event planner

Accepted Answer

• the ability to plan the event based on a set and limited budget

Question 2

SMERF events fall under which category of special events? 
• Charity and fundraising 
• Association 
• Corporate 
• Social

Accepted Answer

• Social

Question 3

Empowering event staff means: 
• Not allowing them to make decisions on their own 
• Having them share every decision with you no matter how small 
• Sharing information so they can make effective decisions 
• Having a strict attendance policy

Accepted Answer

• Sharing information so they can make effective decisions

Question 4

The process of reaching an agreement on the terms and conditions that will govern an event or relationship between a client and vendor is known as: 
• delegation 
• negotiation 
• communication 
• budgeting

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The answer of The process of reaching an agreement on...

Question 5

The use of flow charts and graphs for scheduling, clearly defined work set up and breakdown, statements used to guide the decision making process and fulfilling commitments are examples of: 
• Project management 
• Budgeting management 
• Human resources management 
• Negotiation

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of flow charts and graphs...

Question 6

Event planners are responsible for: 
• Transportation for all event attendees 
• Knowing how to work every position for the function 
• Planning the event from start to finish 
• Making restaurant suggestions for their boss

Accepted Answer

The answer of Event planners are responsible for: 
• Transportation...

Question 7

Which of the following would not be considered a Mega-Event? 
• The Olympics 
• The Super Bowl 
• The local Christmas parade 
• The World Cup

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

The client has hired you as their special event coordinator. You are working with the corporate team to plan the budget, select the event site, and negotiate the entertainment contracts. What phase of the meeting planning process are you involved in? 
• Planning 
• Coordination 
• Research 
• Evaluation

Accepted Answer

The answer of The client has hired you as their...

Question 9

The event market is made up of approximately what percent of corporate events? 
• 50 
• 75 
• 80 
• 95

Accepted Answer

The answer of The event market is made up of...

Question 10

Which of the following is not true of a special event? 
• occurs spontaneously 
• always arouses expectations 
• are planned 
• are usually motivated by a reason for celebration

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not true...

Question 11

You have been approached by a client to provide a proposal for their annual corporate recognition event, in order to prepare your proposal you will need information about the following: event location, event focus and event outcomes. What phase of the meeting planning process would you be involved in? 
• Design 
• Planning 
• Research 
• Evaluation

Accepted Answer

The answer of You have been approached by a client...

Question 12

Which type of event is often themed to the celebrations purpose, for example, Mardi Gras which celebrates the beginning of Lent? 
• Festival 
• Fair 
• Wedding 
• Sports

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

The two most important social skills a meeting planner can have are communication and: 
• being able to multitask 
• being able to connect via web tools 
• listening 
• delegating

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The answer of The two most important social skills a...

Question 14

Securing sponsorship for an event is helpful because sponsors provide: 
• Free tickets for future events 
• Discount parking passes 
• Extra employees to work the event 
• Money or in-kind contributions in exchange for recognition

Accepted Answer

The answer of Securing sponsorship for an event is helpful...

Question 15

The number one skill a successful event manager must possess is: 
• Networking 
• Patience 
• Communication 
• Leadership

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

According to Event Solutions Black Book, which is the most popular event site used by meeting planners? 
• Hotel/Resort 
• Club 
• Banquet Hall 
• Convention Center

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Question 17

Which type of event would include annual meetings, sales meetings, workshops, training meetings and an awards ceremony? 
• Corporate event 
• Association event 
• Charity or fundraising event 
• Social event

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which type of event would include annual...

Question 18

The annual meeting has ended and you are at the post-convention meeting with members of the hotel staff, the host company and your special events team. Together you are reviewing the successes and challenges of the event. Which stage of the event planning process are you involved in? 
• Planning 
• Evaluation 
• Coordination 
• Research

Accepted Answer

The answer of The annual meeting has ended and you...

Question 19

As an event planner which of the following is not an important aspect of on the job time management? 
• Delegating tasks 
• Keeping accurate records and lists 
• Preparing agendas 
• Focusing on staffing needs

Accepted Answer

The answer of As an event planner which of the...

Question 20

Which of the following events would not be considered a special event? 
• Charity ball 
• Daily conference call 
• Festival 
• Wedding

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following events would not...

Quiz 15: Special Events

SMERF events fall under which category of special events? • Charity and fundraising • Association • Corporate • Social

Empowering event staff means: • Not allowing them to make decisions on their own • Having them share every decision with you no matter how small • Sharing information so they can make effective decisions • Having a strict attendance policy

The process of reaching an agreement on the terms and conditions that will govern an event or relationship between a client and vendor is known as: • delegation • negotiation • communication • budgeting

The use of flow charts and graphs for scheduling, clearly defined work set up and breakdown, statements used to guide the decision making process and fulfilling commitments are examples of: • Project management • Budgeting management • Human resources management • Negotiation

Event planners are responsible for: • Transportation for all event attendees • Knowing how to work every position for the function • Planning the event from start to finish • Making restaurant suggestions for their boss

Which of the following would not be considered a Mega-Event? • The Olympics • The Super Bowl • The local Christmas parade • The World Cup

The event market is made up of approximately what percent of corporate events? • 50 • 75 • 80 • 95

Which of the following is not true of a special event? • occurs spontaneously • always arouses expectations • are planned • are usually motivated by a reason for celebration

Which type of event is often themed to the celebrations purpose, for example, Mardi Gras which celebrates the beginning of Lent? • Festival • Fair • Wedding • Sports

The two most important social skills a meeting planner can have are communication and: • being able to multitask • being able to connect via web tools • listening • delegating

Securing sponsorship for an event is helpful because sponsors provide: • Free tickets for future events • Discount parking passes • Extra employees to work the event • Money or in-kind contributions in exchange for recognition

The number one skill a successful event manager must possess is: • Networking • Patience • Communication • Leadership

According to Event Solutions Black Book, which is the most popular event site used by meeting planners? • Hotel/Resort • Club • Banquet Hall • Convention Center

Which type of event would include annual meetings, sales meetings, workshops, training meetings and an awards ceremony? • Corporate event • Association event • Charity or fundraising event • Social event

As an event planner which of the following is not an important aspect of on the job time management? • Delegating tasks • Keeping accurate records and lists • Preparing agendas • Focusing on staffing needs

Which of the following events would not be considered a special event? • Charity ball • Daily conference call • Festival • Wedding